The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-12
In Brief.

evening.
THE MUSEUM King" afternoon and
evening.
In Brief.
j. d. Clifton, a popular sensational actor, will
begin a weeks engagement at the Museum this
afternoon, opening in Ranch King Big Win
ME Johnson who is probably the largest woman
ever exhibited will be on exhibition at the Eden
Musee.
The colored people of the city have united in
effort to send Martin l.. Benson, the young
colored man who graduated from the city High
school last July, Co Howard College for gradu-
alton In order to raise funds TO bear ms ax-
penses for the frat term. Allen Chapel Church
will give musical and literary entertainment
on Wednesday evening An excellent pro-
gramme has been arranged for the occasion
COMING AFTER THE TRAIN-wRECKER.
The marshal of Sweet Springs, Mo-, has tele-
graphsd Superintendent Travis that he will be
here after William Steers the fugitive train
wrecker, tomorrow. He furnishes the informa-
ton that the young man is a notorious outlaw.
and is wanted for trial on not less than half
dozen serious charges. Steers himself refuses
to say anything about his career.
NEEDING NEW FIRE ENGINES.
Yesterday morning the tower Waterman sent
the No. engine company to West Indianapolis
on a false alarm and on the run the coil of the
No steamer was broken. There are several
old engines in the service that are comparatively
useless, and the fremen say that IL they are not
replaced with new ones soon the efficiency OF
the department. will be greatly impaired.
SUGGESTION REGARDING CROWN HILL
Said a citizen from the North Side to Jour
nal reporter yesterday: "Why don't they have
water works extended to Crown Hill CemeteryY
They could easily pnt small reservoir on the
hill and pipe the water through the grounds at
great expense. A few fountains about the
place would add greatly to its beauty, and in
case of a drought like that of the past summer
would do much toward the preservation of the
plants, by keeping the air moist
STRUCK BY HIS BRoTHERIN-LAw
Ex-Councilman James Bowling. now in the
railway mail service, was struck over the head
with a club by his brother-in law. Thomas Fitz
gerald, last evening, and badly hurt The
trouble originated in quarrel that Bowling had
with his wife. 1t was reported to Fitzgerald
that his sister was being mistrsatsd, and he
called on Bowling to reprimand him. Downing
ordered him out Of the house. and when he re-
fused to go attempted to put him out. Fltz-
gerald resisted by using stick of stove-wood.
THE BOOM AT WOODRUFF PLACE.
Eyes, sir" said s. Woodrufian to a Journal re-
porter, Woodruff Place is enjoying quite a lit
tie boom. Five residences have been built there
this summer. and three more will be built this
fall The block pavemeuts have been repaired
and partially renewed. The suburb is looking
its prettiest We will have street-cars before
winter, probably both lines. johnson will GER
tainly build out State street TIE Council has
make convenient connection by it to his Wash
ington-street line"
BADLY INJURED IN FIGHT
Last Saturday night. Edward Geisendorff,
living at No 1928 West New York street,
found at the corner of New York and Missouri
streets badly cut about the head anu face. He
was semi-conscious from loss of blood, and
before he was taken home he was removed to
Frerert's drug store West Washington street.
whore his injuries were dressed. He was
able to give any intelligent account of how he
was hurt, more than that he had been attacked
by a colored man VINO used a razor on him. The
police ascertained yesterday that he and another
young man had q Quarrel over a young lady,
which ended in fight and the cutting Mr..
Geissndorff was very badly hurt, and will be
confined to his home for several days.
THEFTS BY BURGLARS.
The residence of Rev. R. V. Hunter, No. 43
Fletcher avenue, burglarized last night
while Mr.. Hunter and family at church.
Between $25 and $50 worth of jewelry. and some
silverware was taken. There was considerable
money in the house, but the thieves. who were
evidently in hurry to got through with their
work, did not find it An entrance was effected
By cutting the glass out of a rear window.
The grocery store of 2. L. Barnum, at No
1S2 East Market street, was burglariZed Satur-
day night and ten dozen of eggs taken
There was a small amount Of money in the
drawer that was not disturbed The stable of
Fl. G. Allen. at No 874 North Alabama street,
also entered and goldmounted set of
harness